Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 390
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-5381-0587-0 • Paperback • November 2017 • $47.00 • (£36.00)
978-1-5381-0588-7 • eBook • November 2017 • $44.50 • (£35.00)
Deke Sharon, heralded as “The Father of Contemporary A Cappella,” (Entertainment Weekly), is responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella, having created the dense vocal-instrumental sound in college. He produces The Sing-Off in four countries and was arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for the Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 movies. Sharon founded the Contemporary A Cappella Society and was the founder, director, and arranger for the House Jacks. He has arranged more than two thousand a cappella songs, produced dozens of award-winning a cappella albums, and created a cappella groups for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Stay up to date on his news and his touring activities at www.dekesharon.com, on Twitter @dekesharon and on Facebook.
Who – The Styles and Groups That Set the Stage for Contemporary A Cappella
Chapter 1 – Precontemporary A Cappella
Chapter 2 – Contemporary A Cappella: A Personal History
What – The Original and Most Powerful Instrument: The Human Voice
Chapter 3a – Singing and Voice Science, Scott McCoy
Chapter 3b – Anatomy of an A Cappella Group
Chapter 4a – Vocal Health for the A Cappella Singer, Wendy LeBorgne
Chapter 4b – A Cappella Group Health
How – Contemporary A Cappella’s Extended Vocal Techniques and Practices
Chapter 5 – Vocal Techniques and Vocal Instruments
Chapter 6 – Vocal Percussion for Everyone, Kari Francis
Chapter 7 – Blend
Chapter 8 – Rehearsal Techniques
Chapter 9 – Using Audio Enhancement Technology, Matthew Edwards
Chapter 10 – A Cappella Audio Tech, Tony Huerta
When – Sing for Your Life: A Cappella Ensembles for All Ages
Chapter 11 – Scholastic A Cappella
Chapter 12 – Professional A Cappella
Chapter 13 – Recreational A Cappella
Where – Careers: Opportunities for Full and Part-Time Employment in A Cappella
Chapter 14 – In the Theater
Chapter 15 – In the Recording Studio
Chapter 16 – In the Rehearsal Room
Chapter 17 – Behind the Scenes
Why – The Reason A Cappella Matters
Chapter 18 – Harmony through Harmony
Chapter 19 – Conclusion
Deke Sharon brings his infectious, you-can-do-it-too attitude to So You Want to Sing A Cappella. (And who doesn't?!) A cappella literally means ‘in the style of the chapel,’ but Deke teaches in the style of awesome.—
— Mickey Rapkin, Mickey Rapkin, author of the book Pitch Perfect
Deke Sharon is one of the founding fathers of contemporary a cappella, immersed in the cultivation and advancement of this beautiful art form. Needless to say, if you love a cappella, this book is a must-have.
— Avi Kaplan, Pentatonix
This volume is an excellent introduction to contemporary a cappella singing.Throughout the book, Sharon is a passionate advocate for the power of singing. . . . He describes singing as a deep and powerful experience that encourages creativity and connection with others, and urges the reader to learn, listen, explore, and create.
— Journal of Singing
Deke Sharon's exhaustive knowledge and tireless championship have helped a cappella reach unprecedented audiences. His eyewitness account of the birth of contemporary a cappella and his unique involvement in its emergence make for a groundbreaking book.
— Scott Leonard, Rockapella
This is a treasure trove for anyone serious about singing a cappella. Deke is the godfather and here he brings together a rich repository of expertise and useful information applicable to everyone from the casual singer to the professional. This is a must-have book to add to your library.
— Gareth Malone, BBC's The Choir, Pitch Battle
Deke Sharon is a great steward of a cappella and tireless champion of lifting others. Whenever he's got a project coming up or out, I'm standing in line.
— Claude McKnight, Take 6
". . . the book is a compelling argument for how singing reaffirms the importance everyone possesses, both within an ensemble and in society."
— Classical Singer Magazine